Bookmakers Release College Football Playoff Odds

In a picture perfect setup, the #1 through #4 ranked teams in the nation will be competing against one another as Alabama (1), Clemson (2), Ohio State (3), and Washington (4) are all playing in the semi-final to determine who plays in the big game January 9.

Game 1: Washington (4) vs. Alabama (1)
Alabama are favored by -15.5 against Washington on New Year's Eve. The early betting action has a massive 67% majority on the Crimson Tide to advance to the championship. The line opened at -14 and quickly shot up by 1.5 points.

Game 2: Ohio State (3) vs. Clemson (@)
Ohio State is favored by -3 points against Clemson. 56% of players are on Clemson to cover the spread as of this publication. The line opened and remains at -3 despite this early majority.

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